| GLOSSARYProducer: identification of the medicinal preparation producer, usually including the company logo
Packaging: identification of the size of the packaging (10, 30, 100 tablets...), usually including drug form (tablets, capsules, suppositories...)
Bar code: bar code precisely determines a specific drug and packaging; once issued to the patient the bar code will ensure: allocation of the correct price of the drug, reference number for stock management and faster release
Drug trade name: name (made up identification) under which the preparation enters the market and under which it is approved by the State Institute of Drug Control
Registration number: a special code under which the preparation is approved (registered)
Expiration ("expiration date"): identifies the shelf life, this number is also included in the internal packaging (blister, vial….), after a specified date the preparation must not be used. Usually it is indicated as a month and year (for example 06/2004)
Batch (batch number): indicates the batch number of the preparation,
Drug application: specifies how the preparation should be used
Drug group indication: identifies a drug group – the group of drugs determined for treatment of a specific impairment; usually a specific name in Latin is used
Active substance: a basic active substance which is the bearer of the drug effects
Additive: a substance enabling the processing of the active substance
Drug storage conditions: the correct way of storing the drug which is important for maintaining its efficacy and safety
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